Tag Archives: equity

I grew up in a farming community, worked in North Dakota, and now spend much of my time in the woods of northern Wisconsin. When I went to college having graduated near the top of my high school class, I … Continue reading →

Connect Home is a federal program just launched to improve the Internet connectivity of those living in HUD housing. The launch information contents 47% of those families with income <$25,000 have no or low speed access contrasted with 92% of … Continue reading →

Brett Dickerson cites recent SAT data to conclude the reform efforts focused on high standards and rigor have been ineffective. He describes the focus on rigor as an example of “white privilege”. High expectations for a student’s education are effective … Continue reading →

In 2008, we participated in the One Laptop Per Child “get one, give one” project. I must admit we seldom used the device, but I did happen across it when going through our stuff for our move. The OLPC project … Continue reading →

I have written multiple times regarding the inequity in home access. Here is an interesting attempt to respond – libraries lending hotspots.

A measure in Colorado to raise funds for K-12 education (NY Times) went down in defeat Tuesday. The measure was backed by outside money from sources that often have different views on educational reform. Had the referendum passed, the current flat … Continue reading →